Dana Davis is a distinguished authority in sustainable fashion with more than two decades of industry experience and a proven track record of building transformative sustainability strategies. For over fifteen years, she played a pivotal role in shaping the globally recognized sustainability and circularity strategy at Mara Hoffman, helping position the brand as an industry model for responsible design and regenerative business practices. In 2024, Dana founded Dana Davis Consulting, a strategic advisory practice that supports fashion brands, innovators, and investors in building and executing sustainability and commercialization strategies. Her firm bridges the gap between vision and implementation, guiding companies as they scale responsibly, bring innovations to market, and integrate sustainability across their business operations.
Dana is deeply involved in policy and advocacy work, pushing forward legislation that supports environmental responsibility, circularity, and ethical practices across the fashion sector. She serves as the board co-chair of Custom Collaborative, is the founder of Women in Sustainable Business WISB) as well as cofounder of the NY Workforce Development Coalition, initiatives dedicated to collaboration, equity, and building a resilient workforce for the future.
Dana’s expertise spans material innovation, supply chain stewardship, circular design, and strategic growth. A graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, she brings a unique blend of creative vision, technical knowledge, and systems thinking. Dana is widely recognized as a trusted advisor and thought leader committed to driving systemic change and building a more sustainable and regenerative future for fashion.
